BIRIYANI SALAD

Basically made of just onion ,  green chili and curd.  But the mother in me can't help but  sneak in a few more veggies.

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4  cup finely chopped salad cucumber , skin-on or skin peeled
2. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3. 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes(if the curd is sour enough , no need to add)
4. 1 green chili , seeds removed
5. heaping 1/2 cup thick curd(I have used yogurt made from whole milk)
6. water for diluting
7. salt to taste 
8. coriander leaves (optional)

METHOD

• Wash the vegetables. If you are planning it way ahead , soak the cucumber(whole) and tomatoes in water for some time. 
• Dice the vegetables into fine , small cubes. I use a Vidalia chopper to do that. (A great task for the kids)
  

• Transfer it to a bowl , big enough to accommodate everything.
  

  

• Add the curds. Mix well. Add the green chili. Add coriander leaves if using.Add sufficient salt amd mix thoroughly.Do not dilute it now.Keep it covered for 30 minutes.Then after 30 minutes check for salt and dilute as required.This way you can judge the salt correctly.
  
                                  
  

• Add salt . Cover and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

ONION-YOGURT SALAD

Kids like the salad without cucumber and onion. Here is the recipe:-

1. 1/4 thinly sliced onions
2. 1/2 cup yogurt 
3. water to dilute
4. 2 green chilies, seeds removed
5. salt to taste- 1/2 tsp

NOTES

• Use your favorite choice of vegetables. I have made salad with grated, julienned or small cubed carrots.
• Can also  add capsicum.